Ecstatic Driftless - Weekend Campout

Join us for a weekend retreat in the beautiful Wisconsin driftless region! At just an hour outside of Madison, we have a full weekend planned with yoga, meditation, authentic connection and ecstatic dance. Ecstatic Driftless will be hosted and led by Lark & Justin Gibson from Radiant Spirit Retreats in collaboration with Marc & Ash Wild. Radiant Spirit Retreats will be providing a healthy home-cooked lunch and there will be plenty of spacious time to wander the beautiful property. 

Our intention in offering this weekend retreat is to bring people together in loving community for authentic connection, self-discovery and celebration with movement and music as our guide.

Ecstatic dance is a form of sober free-dancing and is an opportunity to move our bodies to the rhythm of the music with no judgements of ourselves or others. The dance can be described as a form of movement meditation, rooted in ceremony and in celebration. 

Inexperienced and experienced dancers of all genders and ethnicities are welcomed! There are no wrong dance moves 😁 

S7163 County Road G, Hillpoint, WI, United States

3:30 PM - Check-in

4:00 PM - Set up Camp

6:00 PM - Community Potluck Dinner - Meal not provided

7:30 PM - Opening Ceremony
7:45 PM - Ecstatic Dance DJ Tink, Live Painting with Jill Dutcher

10:00 PM - Bonfire jams, community hangouts, Sauna by Colin Buriki

8:00 AM - Breakfast

8:45 AM - 9:15AM Check In

9:15 AM - Opening Ceremony
9:30-11:30 AM - Slow Flow Yoga with Lark Gibson

12:00-1:30 PM - Lunch

2:00-3:30 PM - Authentic Connection Games

3:45-4:45 PM - Sound bath with Marc Wild and Casey Mercil
5:15-6:30 PM - Dinner

7:00 PM - Ecstatic Dance with Marc Wild

10:00PM - Bonfire, community hang outs, Sauna by Colin Buriki

8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00-10:00 AM - Yin Yoga and Meditation with Lark and Justin Gibson
10:00 AM - Morning Dance with Marc Wild

11:00 AM - Closing circle

1:00PM - Packed up and on the road

Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Spelt Muffins
| Crustless Garden Vegetable and Herb Quiche
 | Fruit salad 

Pea Pesto Pasta (gluten-free) | Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Arugula | 
Hard Boiled Eggs
 | Fresh Melon 


Indian Inspired Coconut Chickpea Curry
 | Basmati Rice
 | Cucumber Mint Raita | 
Mango Chutney

Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
 | Vanilla Yogurt
 | Bananas

- Meaningful altar item

- Yoga mat

- Water bottle

- Blanket

- Optional Bring any snacks you may want throughout the day

- Tent, hammock, general camping supplies

- Re-usable plates and silverware for yourself

- Food, snacks, drinks - We will provide light snacks, teas and refreshments but you are largely on your own for bringing your own food

We have a NO PAPER and NO PLASTIC policy for this event. We encourage mindful camping practices. 

We will have fresh water available as well as many varieties of tea and coffee throughout the weekend.

**Disclaimer** - We may take a few group photos of the whole group dancing with the intention to capture images that help us spread the word of ecstatic dance. 

Lark Gibson, RYT-200 and founder of Radiant Spirit Retreats, has been practicing yoga for more than two decades and teaching for over 17 years, specializing in Prana Flow, Slow Flow, and Yin Yoga through one-on-one, semi-private, and hybrid group classes. With the steadfast support of her husband, Justin, she has designed and facilitated more than a dozen yoga and wellness retreats, cultivating the welcoming, heart-centered atmosphere participants have come to cherish. Known for her gentle, heartfelt, and inspirational teaching style, Lark's classes invite students to reconnect with themselves in body, mind, and spirit, leaving them feeling deeply relaxed, grounded, and renewed.

Radiant Spirit Retreats is a peaceful yoga studio and retreat space on 25 acres just north of Spring Green, Wisconsin. A tranquil pond, white pine forest, winding trails, and the soothing sounds of birdsong create a deeply restorative setting where guests can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and leave feeling renewed.

Marc Wild is a music producer and DJ based in Madison, Wisconsin creating high-energy electronic music that lives in the space between sound healing and the dance floor. With the goal of bringing people closer to their hearts, Marc and his wife Ash steward sober dance experiences in Madison, WI rooted in celebration and self-discovery.

Jill Krynicki is an accomplished event manager and visual artist, with three decades of experience guiding major opera productions across the US. She is the Director of Production for Madison Opera, and the event manager for Opera in the Park, a large outdoor concert that draws 12,000 patrons annually. She is excited to offer her event management expertise in support of the ecstatic dance community. 

Full Weekend Ticket - $199

Full Weekend Food Add-on - $111

Saturday Ticket - $120

Saturday Food Add-on (lunch & dinner only) - $50

RV Parking Prices - $25

Tickets must be purchased online and presented at the event. Refunds will be available up until 30 days before the event, otherwise we can work to transfer the tickets to another person. 

Reach out to Marc directly for any questions or financial support!

hello@marcstatz.com